This Sorrento boat tour is a full day on the water departing straight from the Sorrento peninsula, with a snorkel stop at the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve and 1 hour 15 minutes of free time in both Positano and Amalfi, from EUR 118.30 per person with Lubrense Boats.

What makes this Sorrento boat tour worth booking?

Most Amalfi Coast cruises land you in one town and keep you on the water the rest of the day. This tour gives you proper time ashore in two: just over an hour each in Positano and Amalfi, enough to walk the main streets, sit for a coffee, or climb up toward a viewpoint before the boat moves on. It runs the full stretch of coastline between Sorrento and Amalfi rather than a short loop, so you get both the open-water scenery and the walkable towns in a single day.

What happens on the water?

The boat leaves from the Lubrense Boats dock on the Sorrento side and heads first toward the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve, a protected headland at the tip of the Sorrento peninsula where the water is noticeably clearer. This is the main swimming and snorkeling stop, with masks provided and the skipper anchoring in a sheltered spot away from the open current. From there the boat tracks the coast past the Sirenuse islets toward Positano, continues on to Amalfi, then swings back past Conca dei Marini and Praiano with a further swim stop at a quieter beach on the return leg.

Is the Sorrento departure better than starting in Positano or Amalfi?

If your hotel is anywhere on the Sorrento peninsula, this is the more convenient option, especially with the pickup covering Piano di Sorrento, Vico Equense and Castellammare di Stabia. It also means you see the Amalfi Coast as a genuine day trip rather than a short local hop, since Sorrento sits further from Positano and Amalfi than either town sits from each other. Travelers already based in Positano or Amalfi are better served by the flexible-port boat tour, which skips the longer transit from Sorrento entirely.

What is included in the price?

EUR 118.30 covers the professional skipper and guide, snorkeling masks, fuel, and prosecco, water, beer and soft drinks served on board. Hotel pickup is included where your accommodation falls within the operator's covered area; check this at booking rather than assuming every Sorrento-area hotel qualifies. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat during your free time in Positano or Amalfi, both of which have plenty of casual restaurants near the harbor.

Who should book this tour?

This suits visitors staying in Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento or the surrounding peninsula who want one operator to handle the whole day, from hotel pickup to the boat itself. It also works well for anyone who wants real time ashore in two different towns rather than just a scenic cruise, since the stops in Positano and Amalfi are long enough to actually explore rather than just snap a photo from the water.

Getting to the meeting point

If you booked the pickup option, a van collects you from your hotel and brings you to the Lubrense Boats dock; the exact pickup time and location are confirmed after booking. Without pickup, the meeting point is the Lubrense Boats location in the Marina area near Sorrento, reachable by taxi or local bus from the town center.

Insider tips for this tour

Confirm your hotel is within the pickup zone before booking if that convenience matters to you, since it is listed as covering specific towns rather than the whole Sorrento coastline. Pack a light cover-up for the stops ashore in Positano and Amalfi, since you will likely still be in swimwear from the earlier snorkel stop when you land.

How does this compare to other Amalfi Coast boat tours?

If you would rather pick your own departure port instead of starting from Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast boat tour runs a similar swim-and-snorkel day from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento or Salerno. Travelers wanting a private boat with no other guests should look at the private Amalfi Coast charter, and anyone short on time can add the 50-minute scenic tour from Amalfi instead. Compare every option on the Amalfi Coast boat tours homepage.

Planning your day around this tour

Because this is an 8-hour day, build in a quiet evening afterward rather than planning a second activity straight after. If you want to see more of Sorrento itself before or after the cruise, the historic center and the cliffside gardens near the marina are both an easy walk from where the pickup van collects and drops guests.